Category Archives: Local News
Lac La Biche County Council approves budget for Bold Centre Aquatics Facility
Lac La Biche County Council approved the Bold Centre New Aquatics Facility schematic design and $44.9 million budget at the October 3, 2023 Council meeting. The project includes key features like a la...
Oct 11, 2023 Concept image for new Lac La Biche Aquatic Facility at the Bold Centre (Photo Credits - LLB County)
Edmonton Oilers Autograph session returns to WEM
The Edmonton Oilers are heading back to West Edmonton Mall once again for their autograph meet-and-greet with fans. Stew McDonald, President and Chief Revenue Officer of the Oilers Entertainmen...
Oct 11, 2023 Edmonton Oilers #29 Leon Draisaitl signing a funko pop for a fan at West Edmonton Mall (Photo Credits - Edmonton Oilers Entertainment Group)
Red Deer will host the 3rd Annual Powwow Times event
From October 13th to the 15th, the Powwow Times will be hosting their 3rd Annual International event in Red Deer. The anticipated event will showcase some of the best Indigenous dancers and Singers fr...
Oct 11, 2023
Alberta government expands affordable childcare
The Alberta government announced on October 10th that the Space Creation Grant will be expanded to include private childcare operators. The expansion will see $28 million be allocated to 22,500 new, l...
Oct 11, 2023 Children playing in the new playground at Rondeau Park in St. Albert. Photo by Ryan Hunt.
NHL hosting 2-day fan fest at Ice District for Heritage Classic
The NHL are hosting a 2-day fan festival in Edmonton's Ice District before the Oilers take on the Calgary Flames in the Heritage Classic at Commonwealth Stadium. Outside Rogers Place, the WestJet NHL ...
Oct 11, 2023
St. Paul RCMP investigate possible abduction
On Oct. 10, 2023, at 1:15 p.m., St. Paul RCMP received a report of threats with a firearm at a residence at Goodfish Lake. Upon arrival, RCMP located signs that an occupant of the home, 26-year...
Oct 10, 2023
NAIT students cook Thanksgiving dinner for Boyle Street clients
Two of the city's leading social service agencies hosted a pair of Thanksgiving meals on Monday, serving nearly 700 homeless Edmontonians, The Friendship Feast took place in two sittings...
Oct 10, 2023
Grocery stores issuing recall of turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving
Health Canada has issued a recall for the Sunrise Farms Young turkey with Giblets, over non harmful microbial contamination and possible spoilage. The recall says the products were sold ...
Oct 07, 2023 Turkey Dinner
Oil Kings to host Thanksgiving Day Matinee in support of Edmonton's Food Bank
The Edmonton Oil Kings are set to host a Thanksgiving game matinee in support of Edmonton's Food Bank when they take on the Lethbridge Hurricanes on October 9th. Windspeaker Radio...
Oct 06, 2023
Edmonton commemorates Sisters in Spirit Day
The City of Edmonton held a gathering and commemorative event at city hall to recognize Sisters in Spirit Day on Oct. 4. The provincial government called for Oct. 4 to be recognized as Sisters in Spir...
Oct 06, 2023 Edmonton's city hall on Sisters in Spirit Day. Photo by Ryan Hunt.
